Paeony Bowl of Beauty AGM

Description

The flowers of Bowl of Beauty are quite fantastic as the outer petals are pink and the centre is a pink/creamy white. Peonies tolerate all types of soil and Bowl of Beauty is no exception are hardy even in the coldest of gardens. They do however prefer a slightly acid rich loam soil that drains well.

AGM = Award of Garden merit given by the RHS.

Cultivation instruction

Plant Indoors: Peonies can be started off indoors from January to March although they are fine to be planted straight out into soils that are not waterlogged. Plant in a mix of multi-purpose compost, sand and grit as this will provide drainage for the crown. Protect young shoots from snails and slugs, can be re-planted outside or the container positioned outdoors.

Plant outside: Soils should be cultivated to a depth of 20cms to allow good root development. Before planting, prepare the area by digging in well rotted compost and grit in heavier soils. Plant crowns approx. 5cm below the surface of the soil and avoid using any high content nitrogen fertilisers on them during the growing season. Peonies are also remarkably pest and disease resistant plants. A great feature in cottage gardens or herbaceous borders as the foliage remains green for a long period of time. Regularly feed during the growing season with foods such as are well rotted manures, Tomato feed and bone meal will provide food for continued flowering.

Care Tips:

Ideal for Cut Flower and companion planting with lilies.

Peonies are also remarkably pest and disease resistant plants. A great feature in cottage gardens or herbaceous borders as the foliage remains green for a long period of time.

Growing information

Flowering Height: 40-45″ (110-120cm)

Flowering period: May-June

Soil type: Free draining slightly acidic soil is ideal

Aspect: Full sun to partial shade.

Scented: Yes

Planting distance: 1m between crowns

Planting depth: A depth of 5cms above the top of the rhizome.

Full growing instructions also provided